The E3 (France, UK, Germany) has threatened Iran with the snapback mechanism if it does not resume nuclear talks by the end of August.

The three European powers, France, Britain and Germany, have warned Iran that they will activate the 'snapback' mechanism to reinstate UN sanctions if nuclear talks are not resumed. This threat was communicated following a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. Iran has rejected the pressure, accusing the E3 of lacking legal arguments. The deadline for resolving the situation is set for the end of August and negotiations are complicated by recent attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.